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    International Transfer Question for Newbie

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies everyone. Seem like I should just choose USD when setting up the transfer and just use the Thai bank for the one time transfer. Too bad the US dollar is strong at the moment.

     

    I just thought being able to transfer the exact total balance in THB minus the 250 baht that the Thai bank would charge could clean out my account perfectly but I guess, I'll just get as close as I can doing the USD conversion through my Thai bank.

     

     

    International Transfer Question for Newbie

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

    Posted

    Hello all. Apologies ahead if this is a silly question but I am a novice with the best practices with international transfers as far as not getting killed with fees and exchange rates, etc.

     

    So, long story short, I am closing my Krungsri account and transferring the balance to my account in the US.

     

    They are offering 250 baht for online app transfers until the end of the year, so that seems fair enough.

     

    My main question is, would "Wise" or any similar app be better to do this for saving on fees and conversion rates?

     

    Also, my US bank does not accept baht, which seems reasonable.

     

    In the app, you can choose Thai baht or USD to get transferred.  If you choose THB, there are tons of extra fees, etc... Do they convert the THB to USD once it reaches my US bank? Or do I really only have to choose USD and accept their conversion rate they offer that day I transfer?

     

    I maybe overthinking this, but it all gets confusing for me.

     

    Thanks for any assistance.

    Thai immigration online 90 day reporting system

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted · Edited by eastcst84

    18 minutes ago, NE1 said:

    Maybe the IO couldn't count. Try doing it in a day or Two.

    Ok, so, I just went 10 pages back and someone stated if you leave the country which I did, and retuned on May 24th with a reentry permit, that the 90 days starts from there?

     

    Sorry, this is the second time doing it (first time didn't work), also first time trying while leaving on a reentry permit, so I'm all confused.

     

    Can anyone confirm that it should be 90 days from May 24th now?

     

    Thanks.

    Thai immigration online 90 day reporting system

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Ok, update.

     

    So I just got the email saying I was rejected. This is what they sent. Mine is expired on July 24th for reference.

     

    "

    Your application for "STAYING LONGER THAN 90 DAYS" has been rejected.

     

    This online application can be submitted 15 days in advance until the due date of notification."

     

    That part about the 15 days is bolded. How do I know what was wrong with this and why it got rejected?

    Thai immigration online 90 day reporting system

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Good morning, 

     

    Second time trying to do this application as the first time did not work, so I am trying to make sure everything is correct. The area after the address part:

     

    "

    VISA ( businesses have capital no less than 30 million THB, Special laws and BOI ) : At Chamchuri Square Bangkok
     
     
     
     
     

    Use Login Information "

     

    I am on a marriage NON O VISA.

     

    Am I supposed to check these off??

     

    Thanks.

     

     

     

    Thai immigration online 90 day reporting system

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Just did the online application and got a "succesful" email afterwards. I did not put in my Visa expire date as I was not sure that should be the "April 25" date and did not check the Visa box that stated "VISA ( businesses have capital no less than 30 million THB, Special laws and BOI ) : At Chamchuri Square Bangkok" As I didn't think that applied to me?

     

    What should I expect next?

    First 90 Day Report start date time frame after extension

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted · Edited by eastcst84

    7 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

    I see your question.

    My thinking is clock starts from approval so that would be from Nov 29.

    Others will correct if this is wrong. 

    Thanks. Yes, this is the part I am unsure of and would think it would be more stated firmly on these forums as I tried to search numerous times and different websites and could not get a clear answer. Joe stated from applying on Oct 28th originally but as you stated Nov 29th, and that is where I see the 90 day reminder under my stamp. It is clearly confusing.

    2022 Updated Requirements and or Process for Extension based on Marriage

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    On 10/28/2022 at 3:38 PM, ubonjoe said:

    That is the normal 30 days under consideration period.

    It seems they gave you a 2 day window to return to get your extension stamp.

     

    You first 90 day report is due 90 days from the day you applied for your extension.

    You will need to do your first 90 day report in person or by mail. After that you can do them online.

    Hi @ubonjoe Just replying to this original posting as I am starting to prepare to go do my first 90 day in person. I looked back at this and assumed it would be October 28 was the day I applied for extension, so that would be right around now for me to go do my first 90 day. But, when I look at my actual stamp from the November 29 date when I went back to get my actual stamp extension, it states the 90 day reminder there. So now, I am a bit confused on when I should start the 90 day from my actual extension date. Appreciate your assistance as always.

     

    On 10/28/2022 at 3:38 PM, ubonjoe said:

    That is the normal 30 days under consideration period.

    It seems they gave you a 2 day window to return to get your extension stamp.

     

    You first 90 day report is due 90 days from the day you applied for your extension.

    You will need to do your first 90 day report in person or by mail. After that you can do them online.

     

    2022 Updated Requirements and or Process for Extension based on Marriage

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted · Edited by eastcst84

    4 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

    Yes

    Sorry Joe, was on the way and not logged in on the phone. Brought the rental contract and got new photos at the complex. Thanks you @ubonjoe! 

     

    Update on the process: The officer said I should have two copies of everything since it was my first time? We did not, we thought we may have to go downstairs and make duplicates for everything but she just ended up accepting anyhow. 

     

    I am a bit confused on dates. Today is the 28th. I got the the dates to come back Nov 23-29. My question is, when am I supposed to do my first 90 day online? I took pictures of the online registration process from the post at the complex.

     

    I originally arrived on Sept 1st.  Does the 90 day start from then or today, or the day I pick up my stamp?

     

    Thanks for the continued info!

     

    2022 Updated Requirements and or Process for Extension based on Marriage

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, Pib said:

    Did my annual marriage extension of stay at CW the other day....about 35 days before my current extension expires....this is my 3rd marriage extension of stay at CW after doing a retirement extension of stay at CW for around a decade.  I had a mid-morning appointment so the wife and I didn't need to show up at O-dark early to stand in the l........o........n........g  queue.

     

    Did a bank passbook update by withdrawing Bt100 at an ATM outside the Krungsri branch in the building....their passbook update machine was inoperative so I had to go into the branch to get the passbook updated...no queue in the branch....only took a minute.   The passbook which was fairly new showed about three and a half months of deposits/withdrawals with at least one deposit/withdrawal each month and with a balance of at least Bt400K during those months.    I had got the bank account verification letter the previous day at a branch near my residence....this letter took about an hour to get...the bank verification letter can be up to 7 days old with CW immigration.  

     

    With my bank passbook now updated and updated copy put in the application package we then checked-in with immigration about 45 minutes before the appointment time with no problem.  I wasn't expecting them to accept us so early before our appointment but they did...no problem.

     

    The Appointments Check-in/Document Reviewed desk checked my application package (only one package needed....not two like CW use to want a few year back) and had me fill out a few extra easy forms basically acknowledging the penalty of overstay, the wife is vouching for me, etc....even gave me blank copies of these forms for next year's application....first time they had done that over the years.   This process took about 10 minutes and we were then directed back to the waiting area to await the next step.

     

    About 20 minutes before the appt time we got called-in for the package review/approval with another immigration officer....this process took about 10 minutes.  We paid the Bt1,900 application fee at this time with receipt issued.  We where then directed to go back to the waiting area again to wait for the next step.

     

    About 5 minutes later we were called back in to see the final immigration officer who does the final package blessing and puts the under-consideration stamp in your passport....this process only took a few minutes. 

     

    I go make in mid Oct to get the final 12 month stamp put in my passport.   The immigration officer did "not" say to bring/show my updated bank passbook when coming back to get the final stamp like in previous years but I will indeed do such as I expect it will be asked for.

     

    The whole process within immigration, from check-in to leaving with under consideration stamp in passbook took about 30 minutes.  Heck, I spent more time driving to CW, approx 1.5 hours in horrendous traffic due to BTS construction in the CW area, than I did in the immigration office.  All three immigration officers the wife and I interfaced with were professional and smiling...said very little during their reviews...simply got their job done quick.  I'm  happy. 

     

    Below is a partial snapshot of a checklist I've made for my use when doing my annual marriage extension of stay.  Each one of the Core docs listed below was in my package and none of immigration officers removed/discard any of them....in fact they stamped and initialed each one.   The immigration officers did not ask to see the "original" marriage certificate, wife's Book Book, or Thai ID card, BUT one officer did ask if we had the "original marriage certificate" with us and we said yes.  I know it varies a little from immigration office to office as to what docs they require but below docs have been required for my marriage extensions at CW.  I realize the TM6 Arrival/Departure card, TM30, and 90 Day Address Receipt are wildcards as to if being needed by each office....but for me at CW they have been requested so I always include them with my application package.

     

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    Thanks for the detailed breakdown!

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